MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC, INC. CARELINK PROGRAMMER; PROGRAMMER, PACEMAKER

Model Number 2090

Device Problems Contamination (1120); Computer Operating System Problem (2898)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/24/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the programmer was slow to start, restarted during boot up and was unable to interrogate implantable devices.Changing out the radiofrequency (rf) head failed to resolve the issue.An alternative programmer was used to perform the interrogation.The programmer was returned for evaluation and subsequently tested out of specification during manufacturer's analysis.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product analysis: it was determined on analysis that there was internal corrosion on multiple parts of the micro processor unit (mpu) board and it was worn.Analysis was able to partially confirm the customers comment that the programmer was slow to start and restarted during boot up; it was noted that the power supply was defective.It was further noted that the keyboard hinge was broken, the lower bullets were worn, the bezel was broken round the edges (considered acceptable), key on the keypad was loose and the upper/lower case had cosmetic damage.All found defective parts were replaced and all other identified issues were resolved.Reconfigured hard drive, reloaded and updated software and the programmer then passed all final functional and systems tests.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: CARELINK PROGRAMMER
• Type of Device: PROGRAMMER, PACEMAKER
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC, INC.; 8200 coral sea street ne; mounds view MN 55112
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC, INC.; 8200 coral sea street ne; mounds view MN 55112
• Manufacturer Contact: paula bixby ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635055378
• MDR Report Key: 17867227
• MDR Text Key: 324877326
• Report Number: 2182208-2023-02833
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KRG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SP
• PMA/PMN Number: P890003
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/04/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/04/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 2090
• Device Catalogue Number: 2090
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/11/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/21/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/29/2002
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: 229047 ANALYZER, 2067 RADIOFREQUENCY HEAD